TAURINE- ▸ Food and beverage: Food and nutritional ingredient (e.g., in beverages).
- ▸ Surfactant feedstock: Precursor to taurate wetting and dispersing agents.
- ▸ Textile processing: Taurine derivatives serve as washing and dispersing aids.
- ▸ Biochemical reagent: Buffering agent and research-grade reagent.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Taurine (CAS 107-35-7) is 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, a crystalline amino acid. it is used as a food and nutritional ingredient and in biochemical research; its fatty-acid derivatives are important wetting, washing, and dispersing agents in cleaning products and textile processing.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 203-483-8
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is taurine?
Taurine (CAS 107-35-7) is 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, a crystalline amino acid with formula C2H7NO3S. This grade is supplied kosher with an anti-caking agent to maintain free-flowing handling in dry blending.
What is taurine used for industrially?
Taurine is used as a food and beverage ingredient and as a precursor to taurate wetting and dispersing agents. Its fatty-acid derivatives serve as washing and dispersing aids in textile processing and cleaning products, and it is also used as a buffering agent and research-grade reagent.
Why is an anti-caking agent added to taurine?
An anti-caking agent is blended in to keep the crystalline powder free-flowing and prevent clumping during storage, metering, and dry blending. This improves dosing consistency in production environments.
What HS code applies to taurine?
Taurine ships under HS 2921.19, covering acyclic amine-function compounds. Confirm the applicable destination classification with your customs broker.
What is the cost of bulk taurine?
Bulk taurine pricing depends on grade, packaging, and volume. Request a quote from RawSource with your target quantity and packaging, and CoA and SDS are available on request.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Taurine (2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid)?
Taurine (2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid) (CAS 107-35-7) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 203-483-8).